Amopril Side Effects

Summary of safety profile: The most commonly reported adverse reactions with perindopril and amlodipine given separately are: oedema, somnolence, dizziness, headache (especially at the beginning of the treatment), dysgeusia, paraesthesia, visual impairment (including diplopia), tinnitus, vertigo, palpitations, flushing, hypotension (and effects related to hypotension), dyspnoea, cough, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, change of bowel habit, diarrhoea, constipation, pruritus, rash, exanthema, joint swelling (ankle swelling), muscle spasms, fatigue, asthenia.
Tabulated list of adverse reactions: Very common (≥1/10); common (≥1/100 to <1/10); uncommon (≥1/1000 to <1/100); rare (≥1/10000 to <1/1000); very rare (<1/10000); not known (cannot be estimated from the available data). (See table.)

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Cases of SIADH have been reported with other ACE inhibitors. SIADH can be considered a very rare but possible complication associated with ACE inhibitor therapy including perindopril.
Additional information linked to amlodipine: Exceptional cases of extrapyramidal syndrome have been reported with calcium channel blockers.
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions: Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the national reporting system.